Sea state and vessel stability
15th March 2024
Initial tank test results suggest a sea-state-based approach to certification may be better for some small vessels than blocking the scuppers – and could feed into revisions to the under-15m code
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Calls for ML5 freeze pending consultation outcome
15th March 2024
Whilst the MCA’s consultation on amendments to the new ML5 medical certification requirements closed on 27 February, the potential for considerable delay in announcing any outcome or decision is complicated by a growing expectation that prime minister Rishi Sunak may…
‘Very positive’ Faroe deal agreed for 2024
14th March 2024
A 2024 fisheries deal has been agreed between the UK and Faroe that sees the UK able to access over 2,200t in Faroese waters (area Vb), including haddock and saithe. It was welcomed by the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association…
Fishing News Awards 2024: Voting open now!
14th March 2024
It’s been a busy few weeks for the FN team since nominations closed for the 2024 Fishing News Awards, assessing all of the nominees and drawing up a shortlist for each of the 12 categories. The quality of the nominations…
Mary Kate case heard by Irish parliament
12th March 2024
The case of the Irish fisherman who discovered serious stability issues with a Dutch-built trawler and was left with debts of €1m was presented to an Irish parliamentary committee late last month. The Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the…
Will fishermen be paying ‘compensation’ for wind expansion?
11th March 2024
A new consultation has appeared on the UK government website on measures designed to streamline the timetables for consent for offshore wind developments. The proposals suggest that ‘damaging’ wind farm developments could be compensated for by designating additional new MPAs…
Fast-track FaSS grants for some pollack fishermen
7th March 2024
Applications for support from under-10m rod and line pollack fishermen in England to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) will be fast-tracked. Announcing the reopening of the £6m scheme, fisheries minister Mark Spencer said applications from all fishermen are encouraged,…
F-REP focuses on shellfisheries
6th March 2024
Following the success of the previous Fisheries Resource Programme (F-REP) event in November, shellfishermen from across England and Wales met last week near York for a four-day workshop designed to support and equip fishermen to participate in genuine co- management…
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5th March 2024
As the market-leading, weekly newspaper for fishermen around the UK and Ireland, we know our readers like to be kept up to date with our unrivaled coverage of the real issues affecting the fishing community, which is why the FREE Fishing…
MP heads out to see potential of new Thames fisheries
4th March 2024
A possible new and lucrative fishery is in prospect for Essex fishermen. It is early days, but it has been known for some time that large accumulations of Manila clams Ruditapes philippinarum are to be found on the Buxey Sand…
